Agriculture in Abbotsford

Agriculture in Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the largest municipality in BC with a total area of 389 km2. Approximately 70% of the land is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, making agriculture a significant part of the community. Abbotsford is one of the most intensively and diversely farmed areas in Canada, supporting a wide range of crop and livestock productions. Agriculture is one of the economic pillars of the city and in many ways defines Abbotsford.

Agriculture Strategy

In 2011, Council approved the Agriculture Strategy which aims to enhance the health and viability of the agricultural economy, and respond to issues and challenges facing agriculture in Abbotsford, through the following overall goals:

AgRefresh

The City of Abbotsford is initiating a comprehensive planning process called AgRefresh, formerly known as the Agricultural Lands Review, which will review municipal agricultural bylaws, policies and regulations, and establish a framework for ongoing bylaw compliance.